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Mutshedzi Dam

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Official name
  
Mutshedzi Dam

Opening date
  
1990

Impounds
  
Mutshedzi River

Length
  
160 m

Total capacity
  
216.5 million m³

Location
  
Limpopo, South Africa

Type of dam
  
gravity

Height
  
22 m

Surface area
  
5.94 km²

Operator(s)
  
Department of Water Affairs and Forestry

Similar
  
Luphephe Dam, Albasini Dam, Middle Letaba Dam, Damani Dam, Flag Boshielo Dam

Mutshedzi Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Mutshedzi River, a tributary of the Nzhelele River. It is located 40 km to the west of Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1990 and serves mainly for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked significant (2).

Map of Mutshedzi Dam, South Africa

References

Mutshedzi Dam Wikipedia